Mottled Munia
Lonchura hunsteini
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Estrildidae
About
Mottled mannikin or mottled munia is a species of estrildid finch breeding in New Ireland. This species is also introduced to Pohnpei. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km2. It is found in subtropical/ tropical (lowland) dry grassland habitat. The New Hanover mannikin has sometimes been treated as a subspecies of mottled mannikin with the name Hunstein's mannikin for the combined taxa. The status of mottled mannikin is evaluated as Least Concern. The males are similarly colored to the extinct Hawaiian ʻUla ʻAi Hāwane, a Hawaiian honeycreeper.
Fun Fact
This species is also introduced to Pohnpei.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in subtropical/ tropical (lowland) dry grassland habitat.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance